School Crisis

There used to be an empty chair at the back of Mrs. Khan's classroom, but on the third Tuesday of the school year a new kid fills it: nine-year-old Ahmet, a Syrian refugee. The whole class is curious about this new boy - he doesn't seem to smile, and he doesn't talk much. But after learning that Ahmet fled a very real war and was separated from his family along the way, a determined group of his classmates bands together to concoct the greatest idea in the world - a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his loved ones.

In All Clear, safety expert Chris Joffe shows district and school leaders how to create safety in school environments and develop a plan for responding effectively in the event of emergency—whether it be from an allergy attack or an active shooter. In our ever-changing educational and cultural landscape, this is a critical resource. A sought-after safety trainer and consultant for schools, Chris draws on decades of experience to guide and empower district and school leaders to prepare for and execute crucial next steps in the wake of a school emergency.

No one would work to establish a new school if they weren’t driven by extreme dissatisfaction with the schools already available. The people who established the Sudbury Valley School have not been an exception to this rule. All have been actively seeking a new way in education, and all have made large investments of thought, time, and material, firmly rooted in the traditional values, and institutions, that constitute our American heritage. This book quickly became a classic and is still relevant as it lays out the foundations of the Sudbury model in clear, easy terms.

By 1931, Anna Essinger had read Mein Kampf and knew that Hitler’s world view was violent, utterly destructive, and that many of her pupils in her small progressive school in Herrlingen, Germany were in terrible danger. She decided that in order to offer them a refuge, and a future, she must first move her school entirely out of the Nazis’ reach. So, she did just that, creating a safe haven in Kent, England.

Brittany My good for nothing boyfriend of ten years, yes I'm embarrassed to still call him my boyfriend since I thought I'd be married with a family by now, has run off with my EX best friend and now I'm up a creek! The house is in his name, and I couldn't think of staying here if I tried. There's no way I'd want to chance facing either one of them around here, out gallivanting like some new love birds. There's only one thing left to do--go home. I haven't been there since my parents passed. I have some long-lost buried issues back home too though. Ones I won't be able to run from in that ...

Renee moved home two years ago after a failed marriage and ran into her high school crush. All her feelings came rushing back instantly with a renewed hope for possible new beginnings. What she didn't know is that Cody's wife had passed and he was getting out of their hometown as fast as possible. Cody left the only town he'd ever known two years ago after his wife passed but now his brother recently retired from the railroad and moved home, making him aware of their mother's declining health. Cody knew it was time to move back home and face his demons. Luckily another person in the ...

MAVERICK: I might have been a crappy excuse for a big brother in the past, but now I’m making up for lost time… And time isn’t the only thing that’s lost. So is my sister, Astrid. So, I do what any good brother would do—I go after her. Concealing my true identity, I attend Blood Rose Academy as a professor of potions. And along for the ride is my new wife, Taliyah. Not only am I hoping we can find Astrid, but I’m really hoping we find her alive. ASTRID: Even though I definitely have a thing for vampires, that doesn’t mean I wanted to become one… And it definitely didn’t ...

In 2017, seven-year-old Ava in South Carolina wrote a letter to Tyshaun, an eight-year-old boy from Washington, DC. She asked him to be her pen pal; Ava thought they could help each other. The kids had a tragic connection - both were traumatized by gun violence. Ava’s best friend had been killed in a campus shooting at her elementary school, and Tyshaun’s father had been shot to death outside of the boy’s elementary school. Ava’s and Tyshaun’s stories are extraordinary, but not unique.

The rites of passage of four childhood friends growing up in Massachusetts from 1957 to 1963 set against the specter of elementary education, sports, blossoming romance, and enormous social change. Author David Ferrier has remembered, recreated (and embellished) his choice childhood memories into this collection of twenty short stories. Spanning the years 1957 to the fall of 1963 he chronicles his and his childhood friends Margaret Mary, Teddy and Peter’s joys, fears, triumphs, and tragedies as they played out against the panorama of American history. Through the fantasy of Davy Crockett,...

What happens after you click tweet? The heart-stopping and definitive account of one of the most intriguing chapters of the "War on Terror" - the heroic survival of hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls whose kidnap by Islamist extremists spurred a global social media campaign and the intervention of seven foreign militaries into a little-known war on the shores of Lake Chad. A spellbinding work of investigative journalism which reveals the blinding possibilities - for good and ill - of digital activism in our interconnected world.

A companion to the acclaimed film Bully, this audiobook brings the story of the documentary beyond the closing credits, continuing the national conversation inspired by the film. Personal anecdotes from prominent antibullying activists and celebrities alongside essays from renowned experts, authors, government officials, and educators offer powerful insights, resources, and concrete steps to combat the bullying epidemic. An essential part of any campaign to decrease bullying and increase empathy, the audiobook also follows the stories of the families featured in the film beyond the big screen.

Transition, whether it be from high school to college or within the same educational institution, is often the most difficult aspect of change for students. The uncertainty and unfamiliarity of new environments can be overwhelming, but it is important to remember that change is a natural part of life and can lead to personal growth and development. Coping with social changes in high school and college can be challenging, but it is essential to be open to new experiences and opportunities.

The Inside Scoop: College represents too much financial/opportunity risk for most students. Don’t Go To College: In a casual discussion for students, parents and counselors, this completely unauthorized book is bucking the trends about going to college. Written by a few anonymous college and university faculty members, this short book spells out many of the problems and issues with higher education and why students should seriously NOT ATTEND a college or university after high school. GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

Crisis Homeschool Handbook is not your typical homeschool book. It's a down-and-dirty survival guide for navigating the 2020-2021 school years. Written specifically for parents who feel current events have left them no choice but to try homeschooling. Author Erin Huffstutter is a "veteran" homeschooler with a decade of experience.

A clinical and forensic psychologist, author, speaker, and chairman of the National Center for Emotional Wellness, Dr. Mark Lerner gives concise guidance and help to people going through many of life's most challenging experiences, including handling bullying in school, a school crisis, and a college or university crisis.

Close to Hugh is a glorious, exuberant, poignant comic novel about youth and age, art and life, love and death - and about losing your mind and finding your heart's desire over the course of seven days one September. As the week opens, 50-something Hugh Argylle, owner of the Argylle Art Gallery, has a jarring fall from a ladder - a fall that leaves him with a fractured off-kilter vision of his own life and the lives of his friends, who are going through crises that leave them despairing and afraid.